TheWedgeGuy Survey -- Attitudes on The Rules of Golf

     We all have our own approach to playing golf, whether alone, with our friends, or in competition.  What The Wedge Guy would like to know -- and share with all of you -- is how we view the official USGA Rules of Golf when we play.

     Please answer a few questions and share your thoughts on this subject.

Thank you.
 
1.

How would you rate your personal knowledge of the Rules of Golf
Rules? Who needs 'em?
It's a dark subject for me
I'm pretty knowledgeable, but not an "expert"
I'm practically a walking Rules book.
2.

Generally speaking, do you believe golf needs a set of official Rules?
Yes
No
3.

What percentage of golfers do you believe play by all the rules most of the time?
Most golfers that are reasonably serious
About half
Less than a third
It would have to be a very small percentage
4.

Do you think the PGA Tour should have its own separate set of Rules?
Yes
No
5.

For everyday recreational play, do you think most golfers follow or disregard the following rules?
 Completely disregard Follow sometimes Mostly follow Follow To The Letter  
Play the ball as it lies  
14 club limit  
Play the same brand/type of ball the entire round  
Stroke and distance for lost ball and out of bounds  
Hole all putts  
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6.

Do you think the Rules governing equipment -- i.e. drivers, balls, grooves, etc. --  have gone too far or not far enough to have a negative effect on the game?
Rules have allowed too much technology
Rules on equipment are about right
Rules could allow more techology to make the game easier
7.

Would you personally play a driver, ball or wedge that you knew was non conforming to the Rules of Golf?
Yes
No
8.

What rule do you think is the most absurd for recreational play, or even club level tournaments?
 

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